ANTHROPOMETRY AND

ERGONOMICS in
INTERIOR DESIGN
• ANTHROPOMETRY is the scientific study and measurements of
the human body.

• ERGONOMICS is the science of the relationship between man and

machinery and the equipment human beings use , and the
working environment .having something that is called
ergonomic means that the item has been designed to maximum
productivity by minimizing effort and discomfort.
Major role of anthropometry ,
• Comfortably fitting the human being into an interior
• These are factors that need to be considered when
designing joinery or cabinetry , furniture, planning
circulation space , work space , accessible spaces and
to generally make the user COMFORTABLE in their
environment.
anthropometric measurements are taken as per the
average human being measurements and the
drawings are of human beings performing various
functions and movements.
INTERIOR SPACES

a. Seating measurements
b. Living space
c. Dining table
d. Sleeping activity
e. Anthropometry for disable people
f. Closet and storage
SEATING MEASUREMENTS

• To function properly, its design must be responsive to human dimension.

• The considerable variation in human body size , demands the exercise of a great deal of personal judgement
• It is primarily intended for relaxation and comfort qualities which are highly personal.
• The following suggestions should also prove helpful
I. The angle formed by thighs and trunk should not less than 105 degree
II. The front edge of the seat should be rounded to prevent irritation.
III. the seat surface should should tilt backwards.
IV. If the angle formed by the backrest with the vertical exceeds 30 degree provisions for a headrest will be
required in the form of a separate design element or extension of the backrest itself.
General purpose chair executive chair
the diagram shows dimensions the diagram shows the dimension
for a general purpose chair for an excutive chair,a type in tended
intended for brif periods of for a longer duration of use . this
use.42.2 cm, seat height will this length , for 95 percent of both
accommodate most adults, men and women is 43.2 cm.
except very small females ,
who may require a 40.6cm or
35.6 cm seat height. A smaller
user, however, can function
with a greater seat height by
using a footrest.
easy chair drafting chair

Banquette seating
easy chair drafting chair

Banquette seating
Living space

the various activities and elements of furniture usually associated with living spaces result in many levels of
interface between the human body and the physical components of the space. The most obvious is between the
user and the chair or sofa.

Circulation around seating elements must accommodate maximum body breadth , while the location of a coffee
table in relation to a chair should be responsive to human reach dimensions.

The height at which a painting is hung on a wall should be determined in relationship to eye height.
Sofa seating male and female.

The maximum body breadth

Dimension is 57.9cm
 Corner
lounge
chair
seating
Above drawing examines the relationship
Of the female and male body dimensions
To arm chair seating in order to determine
The amount of space body requires. The
Rationale is similar to that in dealing with
Sofa seating , outlined on the preceding page.
Above drawing illustrate the relationship
Between human dimension and the display
Of art work . Eye height is the significant
Anthropometric body measurements here. It
Should be noted , however , that the visual
Angle in which small detail can be sharply
Defined without rotating the eyes is only about 1
degree.
The drawings illustrate the relationship of
human dimension and accessibility to low
and high storage or furniture usually
associated with living spaces.

The drawings at the top and the center deal

with the major clearances involved in lounge
or conversational seating. The top drawing is
based on conversational grouping in which
the clearance between the front of the seat
and the edge of the tables is limited between
40.6 and 45.7cm. This clearance may require
some degree of body contact or side stepping
for circulation and access.
Dining space

• The relationship between human dimension and dining spaces , the areas of most concern to the designer are
the clearances around the table and the number of people a table of a particular size can accommodate.
• The clearance between the edge of the table and the wall or any other physical obstruction must at the very last
accommodate two elements.
a) the space occupied by the chair.
b) The maximum breadth of a person of larger body size as he circulates between the chair and the wall.
• The place seating zone represents the personal activity space directly in front of the individual diner.
• It should be of adequate size to accommodate the necessary dinnerware , silverware , glassware etc.
• The width of this zone should also accommodate the human dimension and body positions assumed during the
eating process.
The above drawing provides additional
clearance information and suggests a
minimum distance of 152.4cm , between the
table and wall to accommodate one lane
head on circulation with the chair extended
a maximum distance from table.
The above drawing illustrates the
clearance suggested for wheelchair
access to dining table and the space
required by a person standing ,
arranging , or otherwise preparing
food to be served.
Sleeping activity
The above drawings shows the
body position assumed while
sleeping may,in fact, take up
far more space.the clearances
indicated to the edges of the
bed are also quite academic
and are intended only to
provide a better sense of the
bed sizes available and general
relationship of body size to bed
size.
To conserve space , underbed
storage may be used in many
instances. In such situations , it
is essential that adequate
clearance be provided between
the bed and the wall or the
nearest physical obstruction to
ensure comfortable access.
The drawing shows the
minimum clearance suggested
between the dressing table and
the bed or other physical
obstruction to be 61 to 71.1cm,
if no circulation and dressing
table activities, however
requires a clearance between
106.7 to 116.8cm.
Anthropometry for disable people

Walker
Wheelchair dimensions Crutches
The clearance
The measurements indicated however, vary with The mode ,gait,and
required by a user
model and manufacturer , and each chair should speed of the user is
employing the aid of
be measured individually. The length of the impeded significantly by
a walker is more
chair is of particular importance since it the use of crutches.
easily defined by
determines the turning radius.
method of operation.
By
- Priya Sonar
- Swasti Rangani
- Rutuja Sahane
- Krunal Rathod
Thank you 